What we evaluate (aligned to public site examples)
- Current execution — end-to-end software with APIs, databases, webhooks, CI/CD, AI features
- Core skills — e.g. TypeScript, API design, databases, AWS/GCP, Claude + Codex
- Live interview English / communication
- Sample test — troubleshooting, testing, webhook debugging (example published score: 5/5)
Why a scorecard beats “vibe coding in the interview”
Shared rubric → comparable finalists → less founder bias and less time.
After the scorecard
Short shortlist. You inspect finalists who already passed. 14-day target. Pay when you hire. 90-day replacement.
FAQ
Is every candidate a “Raymond”?
No — that snapshot is an example of the bar and format, not a promise of identical profiles.
Can you test our stack?
Assessments follow the responsibility you need carried.
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